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AmmoLand Shooting Sports NewsTue, 31 Mar 2015 20:24:45 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1By: Jimhttp://www.ammoland.com/2014/06/guns-bathrooms-and-legal-consequences/#comment-1241040
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:16:22 +0000http://ammoland.com/?p=157749#comment-1241040That is whats called “Common Sense”, that a lot of people are lacking today.
]]>By: BlackDoghttp://www.ammoland.com/2014/06/guns-bathrooms-and-legal-consequences/#comment-436961
Tue, 01 Jul 2014 16:59:10 +0000http://ammoland.com/?p=157749#comment-436961It’s the only gun in the outhouse — kinda hard to miss. But even if I did leave it by accident, it might help another ‘user’ terminate those pesky raccoons that chew on the toilet seat. It’s all good. lol!
]]>By: jameshttp://www.ammoland.com/2014/06/guns-bathrooms-and-legal-consequences/#comment-435270
Tue, 01 Jul 2014 02:17:44 +0000http://ammoland.com/?p=157749#comment-435270Oldshooter and Barry have good procedures.

I avoid using the hook on the door because it is too easy for somebody to reach over and grab what is hanging on the hook, very common in ladies restrooms, they hang the handbag and a thief will grab the strap and run off with the handbag.

]]>By: oldshooterhttp://www.ammoland.com/2014/06/guns-bathrooms-and-legal-consequences/#comment-434561
Mon, 30 Jun 2014 19:04:24 +0000http://ammoland.com/?p=157749#comment-434561I’ve found that by simply refastening my belt and after dropping trou, and keeping my pants up just below my knees (the belt tension is sufficient to do this even with a double-stack 1911, if you just lean your legs outwards a tad) I can avoid both the issue of losing the pistol, and that of showing it to anyone looking under the stall.
]]>By: Erichttp://www.ammoland.com/2014/06/guns-bathrooms-and-legal-consequences/#comment-433509
Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:19:36 +0000http://ammoland.com/?p=157749#comment-433509Open carry shoulder holster works for us Alaskans. Vote that permit stuff out , we did .
]]>By: Chuckhttp://www.ammoland.com/2014/06/guns-bathrooms-and-legal-consequences/#comment-432339
Sun, 29 Jun 2014 19:57:36 +0000http://ammoland.com/?p=157749#comment-432339If you forget your weapon in a bathroom, you probably would not think of it in any situation where you needed it and probably should leave the carrying to people who know what they are doing.
]]>By: Barryhttp://www.ammoland.com/2014/06/guns-bathrooms-and-legal-consequences/#comment-429611
Sat, 28 Jun 2014 18:47:27 +0000http://ammoland.com/?p=157749#comment-429611I’ve never left my pistol in a public (or private)restroom yet & hope I never do. I usually hang it on the coat hook on the back of the stall door. The bulk of the weight of the gun is in the grip so it pivots to here the hook is against the forward part of the trigger guard. With the safety on there isn’t much chance of a negligent discharge or forgetting to reholster before leaving the stall.
]]>By: BillCahttp://www.ammoland.com/2014/06/guns-bathrooms-and-legal-consequences/#comment-429499
Sat, 28 Jun 2014 17:47:51 +0000http://ammoland.com/?p=157749#comment-429499Some years ago, I had to figure out how to contend with this situation when a dire need arose. My solution was to use the lowered clothing. When releasing the belt, it’s important that one hand support the area near the weapon so you can lower everything comfortably and under control down to the knees.

At this point you can sit. If the weight of the weapon risks falling, carefully remove if from the holster and place it in the “cradle” formed by the pants (not underwear). Ideally with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. You won’t forget it there.

When finished you reverse the process being careful to observe muzzle discipline. If the stall offers a tank lid or toilet seat lid, turn around to face it while you arrange your clothing, then holster the gun before leaving.

Before leaving the stall, you should check yourself over anyhow. Belt buckle centered, fly closed, pockets adjusted, shirt appropriately tucked (no blousing near the gun), check for keys, phone, wallet, gun, eyeglasses or other items you normally have with you. Make sure you leave nothing behind you of consequence.